0x252 - Remembering Barry Letts

March 12, 2012

A tribute to Barry Letts, who was one of the longest-serving and most influential producers of Doctor Who (1963).

0x254 - Rediscovering The Urge To Live

The team behind the reconstruction of episodes 3 and 4 of Planet of Giants explain how it was put together.

0x255 - Suddenly Susan

0x258 - Marco Polo

This presentation is a condensed version of the lost 7-part story, "Marco Polo". It was included on the The Beginning DVD set.

0x259 - Behind The Sofa: Robot

June 9, 2020

The cast and crew of Doctor Who including Tom Baker sit down and watch S12E1-4 'Robot.'

0x260 - Doctor Who: The Movie

May 12, 1996

The Seventh Doctor becomes the Eighth. And on the streets of San Francisco – alongside new ally Grace Holloway - he battles the Master.

0x261 - Shada

July 6, 1992

The story revolves around the lost planet Shada, on which the Time Lords built a prison for defeated would-be conquerors of the universe. Skagra, one such inmate, needs the help of one of the prison's inmates. He finds nobody knows where Shada is anymore except one aged Time Lord who has retired to Earth, where he is a professor at St. Cedd's College, Cambridge. Luckily for the universe, Skagra's attempt to force the information out of Professor Chronotis coincides with a visit by the professor's old friend, the Doctor.

0x262 - Silver Nemesis (1) (Extended Edition)

May 3, 1993

The Doctor and Ace battle the time traveller Lady Peinforte and the Cybermen for possession of the incredibly powerful Nemesis statue, which is on its way back to the planet Earth to rendezvous with a destiny set in stone by the Doctor himself. An Extended Version as presented on the 1993 VHS

0x263 - Silver Nemesis (2) (Extended Edition)

May 3, 1993

As hostilities break out between factions vying for ownership of the comet, the Doctor goes after the worst of the lot - Cybermen, using Ace's upgraded boom box to flood Cyber Communications with jazz music while trying to locate the whereabouts of the fleet beyond this mere scouting party. As Presented on the 1993 VHS

0x264 - Silver Nemesis (3) (Extended Edition)

May 3, 1993

With the Cyber Fleet poised nearby, the Doctor may have no choice but to let them have Nemesis. Meanwhile, Lady Peinforte and Richard navigate modern society, De Flores encounters an open betrayal, and Ace combats Cybermen with a slingshot. As Presented on the 1993 VHS

0x265 - Television Drama: The Script Read-Through

May 10, 1974

Over 35 minutes of raw footage recorded during the 'Robot' readthrough, for a documentary that was ultimately unfinished.

0x266 - On Target: Terrance Dicks

June 9, 2020

A featurette exploring the novelisations of 'Robot' author Terrance Dicks.

0x267 - The Tunnel Effect

June 15, 2007

A title sequence featurette with graphic designer Bernard Lodge.

0x268 - Behind The Sofa: The Ark In Space

June 9, 2020

The cast and crew of Doctor Who including Tom Baker sit down and watch S12E5-8 'The Ark In Space.'

0x269 - A New Frontier: The Making of 'The Ark In Space'

June 9, 2020

A "Making Of Documentary" on Season 12's 'The Ark In Space,' featuring actors Wendy Williams (Vira) and Kenton Moore (Noah) alongside crew members Philip Hinchcliffe, Rodney Bennett (Director), and Roger Murray-Leach (Designer).

0x270 - Roger Murray-Leach Interview

June 9, 2020

'The Ark In Space' designer in conversation.

0x271 - Behind The Sofa: The Sontaran Experiment

June 9, 2020

The cast and crew of Doctor Who including Tom Baker, Philip Hinchcliffe, and Louise Jameson sit down and watch S12E9-10 'The Sontaran Experiment.'

0x272 - Built For War

June 15, 2006

Sontaran documentary featuring contributions from actors Elisabeth Sladen, Colin Baker (The Doctor) and Nicola Bryant (Peri), writers/script editors Terrance Dicks, Eric Saward and Anthony Read, writer Bob Baker and stuntman Stuart Fell.

0x273 - Are Friends Electric: The Making of 'Robot'

June 16, 2007

A "Making Of Documentary" on Season 12's 'Robot,' featuring actors Tom Baker, Elisabeth Sladen, Patricia Maynard (Miss Winters), michael Kilgarriff (Robot), Edward Burnham (Kettlewell) and Alec Linstead (Jellicoe), alongside crew members Terrance Dicks, Barry Letts (Producer), Philip Hinchcliffe (Producer), George Gallacio (Production Manager) and Christopher Barry (Director).

0x274 - Like Nothing On Earth: The Making of 'The Sontaran Experiment'

June 21, 2018

A "Making Of Documentary" on Season 12's 'The Sontaran Experiment," featuring actors Tom Baker, Elisabeth Sladen, Donald Douglas (Vural), Peter Walshe (Erak), Co-writer Bob Baker, crew members Barry Letts, Philip Hinchcliffe, Roger Murray-Leach and aficionado Toby Hadoke.

0x275 - On Target: Ian Marter

June 22, 2008

A look at Ian Marter's popular contributions to the Target books range.

0x276 - The Tom Baker Years: Part 1

June 26, 1991

Tom Baker looks back on his adventures in two 90-minute programmes made for VHS release and unavailable since 1991.

0x277 - The Tom Baker Years: Part 2

June 28, 1991

Tom Baker looks back on his adventures in two 90-minute programmes made for VHS release and unavailable since 1991.

0x278 - Genesis of a Classic: The Making of 'Genesis of the Daleks'

July 1, 2006

A "Making Of Documentary" on Season 12's 'Genesis of the Daleks," featuring actors Tom Baker, Elisabeth Sladen, Peter Miles, Michael Wisher (Davros), James Garbutt (Ronson), Guy Siner (Ravon), Dennis Chinnery (Gharman), Roy Skelton (Dalek voice). Also, crew members Philip Hinchcliffe, Barry Letts, Terrance Dicks, David Maloney, Sylvia James (Make-Up Designer), Dick Mills (Sound Designer), Duncan Brown (Lighting) and Dalek operators Cy Town & John Scott Martin.

0x279 - Behind The Sofa: Genesis of the Daleks

June 9, 2020

The cast and crew of Doctor Who including Tom Baker, Philip Hinchcliffe, and Louise Jameson sit down and watch S12E11-16 'Genesis of the Daleks.'

0x280 - The Tin Men and the Witch: The Making of 'Revenge of the Cybermen'

June 9, 2020

An expanded version of 2018's "Making Of Documentary" on Season 12's 'Revenge of the Cybermen." This new cut of this documentary features Tom Baker, Christopher Robbie (Cyber Leader), Barry Letts, Philip Hinchcliffe, Roger Murray-Leach and Director Michael E. Briant.

0x281 - Location Report: Revenge of the Cybermen

June 11, 2020

BBC News interviews Tom Baker on location at Wookey Hole caves during filming/taping of Season 12's 'Revenge of the Cybermen.'

0x282 - Behind The Sofa: Revenge of the Cybermen

June 12, 2020

The cast and crew of Doctor Who including Tom Baker, Philip Hinchcliffe, and Louise Jameson sit down and watch the final four episodes of Season 12.

0x283 - Cheques Lies & Videotape

June 13, 2020

Documentary examining the underground world of video tape trading, from a time when episodes of Doctor Who were not readily available to fans.

0x284 - Doctor Who Times: Season 12

June 15, 2020

A documentary examining Season 12 in the context of other 1970s television.

0x285 - Tom Baker in Conversation

June 18, 2020

A frank and revealing new one-hour interview recorded for the Season 12 Collection, conducted by Matthew Sweet

0x286 - The Secret of the Labyrinth: The Making of 'The Masque of Mandragora'

May 19, 2020

A "Making Of Documentary" on Season 14's 'The Masque of Mandragora,' featuring actors Gareth Armstrong, Tim Pigott-Smith (Marco), Antony Clark (Rossini) and John Laurimore (Federico) plus Philip Hinchcliffe, Chris D'Oyly John, Barry Newbery (Designer) and Rodney Bennett (Director).

0x287 - Now and Then: The Masque of Mandragora

May 21, 2020

A visit to the original Portmeirion locations, comparing their present-day appearance to how they looked onscreen in 1976 in Season 14's Doctor Who tale, 'The Masque of Mandragora.'

0x288 - Changing Time - Living and Leaving Doctor Who: The Making of 'The Hand of Fear'

May 22, 2020

A special 50-minute documentary that looks at the making of Season 14's 'The Hand of Fear,' and also examines the special relationship between the Doctor and his companion, Sarah Jane Smith. With contributions from actors Tom Baker, Elisabeth Sladen, Glyn Houston, Rex Robinson and Stephen Thorne, producers Barry Letts and Philip Hinchcliffe, script editor Terrance Dicks, writer Bob Baker and visual effects designer Colin Mapson.

0x289 - Doctor Who Stories: Elisabeth Sladen

May 23, 2020

Elisabeth Sladen recalls her time with the Fourth Doctor in this 2003 interview

0x290 - Our Sarah Jane: The Life of Elisabeth Sladen

May 25, 2020

Created for the Doctor Who Season 14 Collection, this tribute features friends, family and colleagues looking back on the life and career of Elisabeth Sladen. Contributors include Tom Baker, Philip Hinchcliffe, David Tennant (The Doctor, 2005-2010), Louise Jameson (Leela), Phil Collinson (Producer 2004-2008) and Tommy Knight (Luke in 'The Sarah Jane Adventures').

0x291 - Multi-Coloured Swap Shop: Tom Baker and Elisabeth Sladen

February 10, 1976

Noel Edmonds interviews Tom Baker and Elisabeth Sladen on Feb 10, 1976, the morning of 'The Hand of Fear's' debut episode

0x292 - The Frighten Factor

May 11, 2009

What exactly is Doctor Who's 'Frighten Factor'? A diverse panel of experts try to answer the question. With producer Barry Letts, script editor Terrance Dicks, education psychologist Lucy Lewis, church minister Peter Cavanna, Doctor Who Magazine's editor Tom Spilsbury and assistant editor Peter Ware, Doctor Who Adventures magazine editor Moray Laing and head writer Annabel Gibson, writer John Dorney, television archivist Jim Sangster and Doctor Who expert Alex Lydiate. Narrated by Simon Ockendon.

0x293 - Nationwide: Tom Baker and Louise Jameson

May 12, 2009

Tom Baker and Louise Jameson's September 26, 1976 appearance on 'Nationwide,' promoting Leela's upcoming debut.

0x294 - The Matrix Revisited: The Making of 'The Deadly Assassin'

May 14, 2009

Cast, crew and critics look back at the making of Season 14's 'The Deadly Assassin.' With actors Tom Baker and Bernard Horsfall, producer Philip Hinchcliffe, director David Maloney, designer Roger Murray-Leach, founding president of the Doctor Who Appreciation Society Jan Vincent-Rudzki, and the founder of the National Viewers and Listeners Association Mary Whitehouse. Narrated by Sarah Griffiths.

0x295 - Into The Wild: The Making of 'The Face of Evil'

May 25, 2012

A "Making of" documentary on Season 14's 'The Face of Evil.' Contributors include Louise Jameson, Anthony Frieze (Xoanon Voice), Pennant Roberts (Director), Philip Hinchcliffe, Austin Ruddy (Designer) and Mat Irvine (Visual Effects).

0x296 - Behind the Sofa: The Face of Evil

May 26, 2020

The cast and crew of Doctor Who including Tom Baker and Louise Jameson sit down and watch S14E13-16 'The Face of Evil.'

0x297 - Film Trims: The Face of Evil - Highlights

May 28, 2020

Nine minutes of trims retrieved from the cutting room floor, providing a behind-the-scenes glimpse at studio work. The soundtrack no longer exists.

0x298 - Film Trims: The Face of Evil - Unedited

May 29, 2020

Forty-two minutes of mute film trims from Season 14's story, 'The Face of Evil,' taken from the cutting room floor.

0x299 - Model Tests: The Robots of Death

May 30, 2020

Black and white timecoded recordings of the original model film inserts used in Season 14's 'The Robots of Death.'

0x301 - Location Report: The Talons of Weng-Chiang

January 14, 1977

An interview with Tom Baker, screened on 'Look East' on January 14th, 1977. Available to view with the finished, mixed sound or with the raw location audio. Found on Season 14: The Collection boxed set.

0x302 - Pebble Mill at One: Philip Hinchcliffe

March 31, 1977

Philip Hinchcliffe's appearance on March 31st, 1977 during the broadcast of 'The Talons of Weng-Chiang."

0x303 - Deep Roy Interview

May 20, 2020

A brand new interview with the Mr. Sin actor who has enjoyed a long and varied career in film and television, recorded for the Season 14 Collection.

0x304 - Studio Footage: The Talons of Weng-Chiang

May 22, 2020

Rare black-and-white footage from the studio recording of Season 14's 'The Talons of Weng-Chiang.'

0x305 - Philip Hinchcliffe In Conversation

May 23, 2020

The former producer sits down with Matthew Sweet to discuss his work on Doctor Who.

0x306 - Whose Doctor Who

March 4, 1977

The vintage documentary presented by Melvyn Bragg, screened on BBC2 on March 4th, 1977, the day after transmission of Part Six of 'The Talons of Weng-Chiang." Featuring behind-the-scenes footage from rehearsal and recording sessions, and interviews with Tom Baker and Philip Hinchcliffe. New HD transfer available on the "Season 14: The Collection" boxed set.

0x307 - Whose Doctor Who Revisited

May 20, 2020

Toby Hadoke meets the cast and crew of 'Whose Doctor Who,' including producer Tony Cash, to discuss the making of this landmark documentary.

0x308 - Behind the Sofa: Robert Holmes and Doctor Who

May 22, 2003

This documentary features on the DVD release of The Two Doctors: Part One (1985) and looks at the work of the series' most popular writer, Robert Holmes, talking to some of the writers, script editors and producers who worked with him.

0x309 - Mission to the Unknown

October 9, 2019

54 years after its original BBC television broadcast, BBC Studios will premiere a new production of Mission to the Unknown, a missing Doctor Who episode that has been faithfully recreated by a team of students, graduates and staff of the University of Central Lancashire in the UK.

0x310 - Tales of the Tardis: Earthshock

November 1, 2023

The Doctor and Tegan meet again and remember their terrifying adventure against the Cybermen to save the Earth… and the friend they lost along the way.

0x311 - Tales of the Tardis: The Mind Robber

November 1, 2023

Jamie and Zoe meet again and remember their encounter with robots, clockwork soldiers and Medusa in a Land of Fiction governed by a mysterious master.

0x312 - Tales of the Tardis: Vengeance on Varos

November 1, 2023

The Doctor and Peri meet again and remember their conflict on the mining planet Varos: a world that entertains its people with sadistic TV broadcasts.

0x313 - Tales of the Tardis: The Three Doctors

November 1, 2023

Jo Jones and Clyde Langer meet again as she remembers when the Time Lords summoned three Doctors to fight an awesome adversary from Gallifrey’s past.

0x314 - Tales of the Tardis: The Time Meddler

November 1, 2023

Steven and Vicki meet again and remember their first adventure battling a time-travelling Monk about to change the course of history in 1066.

0x315 - Tales of the Tardis: The Curse of Fenric

November 1, 2023

The Doctor and Ace meet again and remember their battle against an ancient evil in World War Two where a Viking curse is bringing the dead back to life.

0x316 - Panopticon 1993

November 24, 2003

PanoptiCon 93 was the recording of an on-stage interview – sometimes called a "panel" — at PanoptiCon, a fan convention. It was recorded on 4 September 1993, but remained largely un-released until it was featured on the DVD release of The Three Doctors. It principally involved Jon Pertwee and Katy Manning reminiscing to interviewer Steven Wickham about their time on Doctor Who. Nicholas Courtney was apparently meant to take a larger role in the interview, but his late arrival meant that he was onstage for only about five minutes. Among the things revealed in the interviews were: details about how Pertwee's involvement in audio Doctor Who had been arranged the then-current status of the Whomobile which story neither Jon nor Katy really liked details of Jon and Katy's one and only real fight while working on Doctor Who

0x317 - Bernard Wilkie Interview

November 25, 2003

Was an interview that was conducted regarding his work on the monsters in Doctor Who

0x318 - Putting the shock into Earthshock

August 18, 2003

An exclusive DVD documentary, charting the development and creation of this story, plus the unique reactions it prompted from viewers. With contributions from Peter Davison, Sarah Sutton, Matthew Waterhouse, Peter Grimwade, Eric Saward and David Banks amongst others.

0x319 - Directing 'Who': Peter Moffatt

January 12, 2004

Peter Moffatt, a regular director on Doctor Who (1963) from 1980 until 1985, talks about his work on the series for the special features of the DVD release of The Visitation: Part One (1982).

0x320 - The Vampire from Space

January 13, 2004

The unreleased episode from the television episode pack for "The Claws of Axos"

0x321 - Lords and Luddites: Making 'The Mark of the Rani'

May 24, 2006

Making of Feature for the Mark of the Rani Doctor who adventure was released on the BBC DVD release of the same Name.

0x322 - The Daleks in Colour

November 23, 2023

It’s time to encounter the Daleks once again, in a way you’ve never seen them before. The first Dalek story dazzlingly colourised and weaved into a 75-minute blockbuster.

0x323 - Shada (1)

December 20, 2021

The Doctor and Romana have unfinished business in Cambridge, 1979, with the elderly Professor Chronotis.

0x324 - Shada (2)

December 20, 2021

'Beware the sphere. Beware Skagra. Beware Shada. The secret is in the...' What can the Professor's cryptic last message mean?

0x325 - Shada (3)

December 20, 2021

Without the Professor, the Doctor and Romana are forced to think on their feet. But what large invisible object lurks nearby?

0x326 - Shada (4)

December 20, 2021

The Doctor, Chris and K9 race to rescue Romana from Skagra. Claire makes a startling discovery about the Professor's rooms.

0x327 - Shada (5)

December 20, 2021

Answers come thick and fast, but no explanation can prepare the Doctor, Chris and K9 for what they find on Shada.

0x328 - Shada (6)

December 20, 2021

Things look desperate. Skagra is almost within grasp of Salyavin's power. Can the Doctor save the day with his special helmet?

0x329 - Terror Nation: Terry Nation and Doctor Who

December 21, 2007

A documentary looking at the Doctor Who (1963) work of writer Terry Nation. This appears as an extra on the 'Destiny of the Daleks' DVD.

0x330 - Enlightenment: 2009 Special DVD Edit

August 10, 2009

Created for the 2009 DVD release of the Black Guardian Trilogy, this new 75-minute edit of Enlightenment was supervised by original director Fiona Cumming, and features all new CGI effects and a Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound mix.

0x331 - Inside the Lighthouse: Making Horror of Fang Rock

March 18, 2024

A brand new documentary, featuring Louise Jameson and archive contributions from director Paddy Russell.

0x332 - Paddy Russell Interview

March 18, 2024

The director of several popular Doctor Who stories - including Horror of Fang Rock - talks about her career.

0x333 - Behind the Sofa: Horror of Fang Rock

March 18, 2024

Louise Jameson (Leela), Colin Baker (The Doctor), Katy Manning (Jo), Sarah Sutton (Nyssa), Janet Fielding (Tegan), Matthew Waterhouse (Adric), Betsan Roberts (wife of late director Pennant Roberts), and Toby Hadoke watch and comment on Season 15's opening serial, Horror of Fang Rock.

0x334 - Terrance Dicks: Fact & Fiction

January 17, 2005

A look back at the work of prolific writer, Terrance Dicks.

0x335 - Behind the Sofa: The Invisible Enemy

March 18, 2024

Louise Jameson (Leela), Colin Baker (The Doctor), Katy Manning (Jo), Sarah Sutton (Nyssa), Janet Fielding (Tegan), Matthew Waterhouse (Adric), Betsan Roberts (wife of late director Pennant Roberts), and Toby Hadoke watch and comment on the Season 15 serial, The Invisible Enemy.

0x336 - 50th Anniversary Archive: An Interview with John Leeson

March 18, 2024

This featurette, produced for the 2024 Season 15 collection, includes material from a 2013 interview with John Leeson.

0x337 - Studio Footage: The Invisible Enemy

March 18, 2024

Rare black-and-white footage from the studio recording of Season 15's 'The Invisible Enemy.'

0x338 - Dreams and Fantasy: Making The Invisible Enemy

June 16, 2008

Cast and crew recall making of The Invisible Enemy, including Louise Jameson, John Leeson, director Derrick Goodwin and co-writer Bob Baker.

0x339 - The Modelwork of The Invisible Enemy

June 16, 2008

The visual effects team discuss the making of The Invisible Enemy.

0x340 - After Image: Making Image of the Fendahl

April 20, 2009

Contributors include Louise Jameson, Wanda Ventham, Edward Arthur, script editor Anthony Read and visual effects designer Colin Mapson.

0x341 - Hammer Horror

September 24, 2007

A short featurette considering the influences of horror films on Doctor Who stories over the years, featuring interviews with former Shivers editor David Miller, author Jonathan Rigby, script editors Terrance Dicks and Anthony Read, and featuring an archive interview with Tom Baker.

0x342 - Tom Talks: Season 15

March 18, 2024

Tom Baker discusses live, the universe, and everything.

0x343 - Deleted and Extended Scenes: Image of the Fendahl

September 23, 2009

Deleted and extended scenes for Image of the Fendahl, taken from two reels of black and white videotape dubbed from the master tapes. These recordings contain all the original material filmed on location at Stargrove Manor in August 1977.

0x344 - Behind the Sofa: Image of the Fendahl

March 18, 2024

Louise Jameson (Leela), Colin Baker (The Doctor), Katy Manning (Jo), Sarah Sutton (Nyssa), Janet Fielding (Tegan), Matthew Waterhouse (Adric), Betsan Roberts (wife of late director Pennant Roberts), and Toby Hadoke get to grips with a mysterious skull, an alien menace, and a priory full of mad scientists.

0x345 - Running from the Tax Man: The Making of The Sun Makers

August 1, 2011

A retrospective look at the making of The Sun Makers and the science behind it. With Louise Jameson, Michael Keating, Pennant Roberts, writer and historian Dominic Sandbrook and astronomer Marek Kukula.

0x346 - Behind the Sofa: The Sun Makers

March 18, 2024

Louise Jameson (Leela), Colin Baker (The Doctor), Katy Manning (Jo), Sarah Sutton (Nyssa), Janet Fielding (Tegan), Matthew Waterhouse (Adric), Betsan Roberts (wife of late director Pennant Roberts), and Toby Hadoke watch and discuss The Sun Makers.

0x347 - Louise Jameson In Conversation

March 21, 2024

Matthew Sweet chats to the Leela actress about her life, career, and time in Doctor Who.

0x348 - Raw Footage: Underworld CSO Recordings

March 18, 2024

Forty eight minutes of raw footage recorded for the colour separation overlay (CSO) scenes from Underworld.

0x349 - Underworld: In Studio

March 29, 2010

Using timecoded Shibaden and U-matic video recordings, we are given a rare glimpse inside the studio during the recording of Underworld, much of which involved the use of bluescreen virtual studio techniques.

0x350 - Into the Unknown: Making Underworld

March 29, 2010

A look at the complex production of Underworld and the difficulties of achieving the bluescreen virtual studio sets, with Jonathan Newth (Orfe), Norman Tipton (Idas), writers Bob Baker and Dave Martin, script editor Anthony Read, designer Dick Coles, video effects designer AJ Mitchell, and producer Graham Williams.